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Attacks on on Gulf Arab neighbours will continue, declares Mojtaba Khamenei

In a statement read on state television, Khamenei said all United States bases in the region should immediately close and warned that those facilities would be attacked if they remained operational

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

February retail inflation rises to 3.21% from 2.74% in Jan on new series

CPI inflation increased by 47 basis points year-on-year in February, data showed

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Oil, gas supply crunch rattles St; Sensex drops 829 pts, Nifty ends below 23,700

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: Broader markets fell in line with the benchmark indices. The Nifty MidCap and the SmallCap ended 0.37 per cent and 0.69 per cent down, respectively

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

Can Apple's MacBook Neo topple Windows-based PCs' dominance in India?

Whether the MacBook Neo proves to be a disruptive force or remains a niche offering will become clear over time. For now, the question of buying a Mac is increasingly entering mainstream conversation

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

LPG shortage may hurt food delivery order growth in Q4FY26: Motilal Oswal

LPG supply disruption could slow Zomato and Swiggy order volumes as restaurants cut operations. Motilal Oswal expects a temporary impact on food delivery growth

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

Canada visa wait drops: Indians get visitor visas in 57 days, study 4 weeks

Canada releases new visa processing timelines; visitor visas for Indians are faster, while the dependent child sponsorship wait time drops sharply

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

Infosys to expand Mohali centre, new campus to seat 3,000 employees

IT major Infosys on Thursday announced the expansion of its Mohali Development Centre (DC) with the launch of a new 350,000-square-foot integrated development campus. The new campus will have the capacity to seat approximately 3,000 employees, the company said in a statement. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility saw the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Cabinet Minister for Investment Promotion, Power and Local Government for Punjab, Sanjeev Arora, alongside Infosys Chief Financial Officer Jayesh Sanghrajka and others. "The expansion of Infosys' Mohali DC strengthens Punjab's position as an emerging hub for technology and innovation. This investment will create significant employment opportunities for the youth of Punjab and neighbouring states while bolstering the state's IT ecosystem. We look forward to Infosys' continued efforts in driving technology-led and inclusive economic growth in the region," Chief Minister Mann said. The new Software .

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

West Asia crisis weighs heavy on L&T; m-cap erodes by ₹60,843 cr

L&T shares have come under pressure over worries that the escalating Middle East conflict could ‌disrupt the company's projects in the region, ultimately impacting its financial performance

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 2:12 PM IST

Spain expands free public healthcare to undocumented migrants: Key details

Country defies the regional trend of tightening immigration; government describes its move is both a social right and an economic necessity

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

QSR stocks in a soup on LPG shortage: Don't sell in a panic, say analysts

LPG shortage triggered by Strait of Hormuz disruption is forcing QSR kitchens to shut or cut menus. Analysts say earnings may take a hit in Q4FY26 but advise investors not to panic

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

BSE Power index soars 3%; BHEL, Adani, JSW Energy gain up to 8%; here's why

At 12:12 PM on Thursday; the BSE Power index was up 2.3 per cent at 7,043.98, as compared to 0.54 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex at 76,447.51.

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

Energy shares gain in weak markets amid crude spike; Nifty Energy up 2%

As many as 34 out of the 40 constituent stocks were trading in the green, while six were in the red

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

LPG supply shortage hits businesses; eateries switch to wood stoves

LPG supplies are tightening across cities, with long delivery delays and limited stock; restaurants and households in several cities are facing shortages

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

LPG crisis hits food deliveries, gig workers union seeks ₹10,000 relief

Gig worker union flags sharp fall in food delivery orders as LPG shortages shut restaurants and cloud kitchens, seeks ₹10,000 relief for workers and an urgent meeting with government

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

Here's why DOMS Industries share price surged 14% in trade on March 12

DOMS Industries share price since then has bounced nearly 18 per cent from its 52-week low of ₹2,023.9 per share, touched earlier this month on March 9, 2026

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Indian Rupee drops to fresh low of 92.36 as Brent oil surges past $100

The Indian Rupee fell 32 paise, or 0.35 per cent, to 92.36 against the greenback, according to Bloomberg

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

BSE 500 stocks: Swiggy, Colgate, Trent, Infosys, ITC Hotels hit 52-wk lows

Markets in free-fall: The Sensex has declined over 1 per cent in the last seven out of nine trading sessions; dragging 55 out of BSE 500 stocks to new 52-week lows on Thursday.

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:34 AM IST

H-1B visa now wage-based: US revises Form I-129, applicable from April

What does the revised USCIS Form I-129 require as the H-1B lottery shifts to wage levels and new scrutiny of job details? Explained

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Iran clears Indian-flagged tankers to transit Strait of Hormuz: Sources

Iran will allow Indian-flagged oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, sources said

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

Govt plans new smartphone export incentives in a boost for Apple, Samsung

The policy design, size of the incentives and the overall budget are still being finalised and may change during the inter-ministerial consultations

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

Markets crash yet again: Why are Sensex, Nifty falling today? Key reasons

Stock market crash today: With today's sharp decline, the BSE Sensex has lost more than 2,300 points, while the NSE Nifty has dipped over 700 points

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:49 AM IST

Adani Total Gas shares soar 15% in weak market; stock up 35% in 3 sessions

Adani Total Gas said the supply disruption has affected deliveries to certain industrial consumers as suppliers reduced gas availability amid the evolving geopolitical situation.

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

Nomura bets on AI-led NBFC growth; Piramal, LT Fin, Tata Capital rated Buy

AI could transform NBFC lending and drive faster growth, according to Nomura. The brokerage has initiated coverage on Piramal Finance, L&T Finance, Tata Capital and HDB Financial.

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

TCS, HUL, Ashok Leyland, 2 more stocks may fall up to 14%: Tech analyst

Muthuselvaraj M, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset ShareKhan highlights that TCS and HUL have broken down from a triangle pattern, while Ashok Leyland may have formed a double top on the weekly chart.

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Sticky inflation keeps crypto in check as markets reassess rate cut hopes

Over the past five weeks, Bitcoin has repeatedly faced resistance near the $74,000 level, suggesting the market is still searching for fresh catalysts before attempting a decisive breakout

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

Farooq Abdullah miraculously escapes gunshot in Jammu, accused arrested

National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah had a miraculous escape when a gunman opened fire on him after coming from behind while Abdullah was leaving a marriage function here on Wednesday night, officials said. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Nasir Aslam Wani, were accompanying Abdullah when the incident occurred. The accused has been identified as 63-year-old Kamal Singh Jamwal, son of Ajit Singh, and a resident of Purani Mandi in Jammu, who told police that he was waiting for an opportunity to target Abdullah for the last 20 years. Thanking Allah for saving the life of his father, Omar Abdullah said, "The details are sketchy at the moment, but what is known is that a man with a loaded pistol was able to get within a point-blank range and discharge a shot." Police said an attempt was made on the life of Abdullah when he was attending a marriage ceremony at the Royal Park in Great

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

OMC stocks: HPCL, BPCL, IOCL crack up to 19% so far in March; here's why

Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) were down by 4 per cent each on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade.

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:20 AM IST

Borosil shares drop 6% as OMCs restrict LPG supply amid fuel disruption

Borosil said it received communication from OMCs regarding the curtailment of LPG supplies amid disruptions in global fuel availability arising from the geopolitical tensions in West Asia

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

Cooking gas crunch in India fuels inflation fear as Iran war widens

The gas crunch is rippling through the economy, raising fears about a spike in prices and a drop in output in some sectors

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

Index up, portfolios down? Half of BSE 500 stocks trail Sensex

According to Ace Equity data compiled by Business Standard, 250 out of 495 BSE 500 stocks have lagged the Sensex over the same period as of March 10, 2026

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:07 AM IST

Why M&M, Maruti Suzuki, TVS Motor & other auto stocks falling today?

Among others, Bharat Forge, TVS Motor, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles slipped over 3 per cent

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

Antique initiates 'Buy' on Britannia Ind; sees medium-term opportunity

Antique said Britannia is executing a balanced growth strategy aimed at positioning itself as a 'total food company' while maintaining leadership in the biscuit category.

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

Motilal Oswal expects Maruti Suzuki to outpace sector growth; retains 'Buy'

Overall, MOFSL expects Maruti Suzuki India to post a 16 per cent earnings CAGR over FY25-FY28E, and has set a target price of ₹17,406 per share

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 9:28 AM IST

Jefferies names Sai Life Sciences top CRDMO pick, lists 10 reasons to buy

The brokerage noted that Sai Life remains relatively small compared with its addressable market, with FY25 sales of about $200 million, providing significant room for expansion

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 9:23 AM IST

Tata stock to buy: Axis picks Voltas on early summer, AC price hikes

Tata stock to buy: Axis Direct believes that Voltas can outperform the industry with a positive trend in the market share. It has recommended a 'Buy' rating on the stock

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

Canara HSBC Life Insurance newly rated 'Buy' at Centrum; 19% upside seen

Centrum's thesis rests on Canara HSBC Life's distribution advantage through its promoter banks-Canara Bank and HSBC-which supports alignment and steady business sourcing

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 9:07 AM IST

Rajputana Stainless IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date

According to NSE data, Rajputana Stainless IPO received bids for 23.41 million shares against 20.90 million shares on offer

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 9:02 AM IST

Trump admin launches trade probes into 16 nations including India, China

The US has launched fresh trade investigations into 16 major trading partners, including India, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, after the SC struck down much of Trump's tariff programme

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:55 AM IST

NBFC stock picks: Why Ambit prefers Tata Capital, SHFL over Bajaj Finance

Competition in affordable home loans intensified as industry players are waiving login fees to drive volumes, even as the sector's risk appetite remains elevated

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:13 AM IST

Iran lists 3 demands to end war: Reparations, rights, security guarantees

It's unclear if the US is willing to give Iran such a pledge and if it would be able to insist on Israel doing the same

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:12 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today: Wipro, Adani Enterprises, Mahanagar Gas, Borosil

Stocks to Watch today, March 12: Ashok Leyland, Akzo Nobel, Jindal Steel, Bharat Forge, ACME Solar, and Adani Ports are among the top stocks to remain in focus today

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 7:24 AM IST

Stocks to buy: ABB India, Venus Remedies, Karnataka Bk are on analyst radar

Stocks to buy today, March 12, 2026: Kunal Kamble of Bonanza Portfolio recommends buying ABB India, Venus Remedies and Karnataka Bank; here's why

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 6:52 AM IST

Analyst suggests Nifty strategy; bets on Oil India, Dr Reddy's Labs

Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommends Nifty strategy and two stocks to buy; check details here

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 6:42 AM IST

Iran govt not at risk of imminent collapse despite ongoing war: US intel

US intelligence reports indicate that the IRGC and the interim leaders who assumed power after Khamenei's death retain control of the country

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 6:39 AM IST

Nomura cuts India FY27 GDP forecast to 7% amid West Asia conflict

Tensions in West Asia, if sustained, could test the goldilocks mix of robust growth and stable inflation, Nomura said in a recent note.

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

LPG shortage forces Infosys to limit catering services on campuses

Food courts at Infosys campuses in Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai will operate with limited menus as LPG supply curbs linked to the West Asia crisis disrupt catering operations

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

IRCTC shares fall on reports of halting train catering amid LPG shortage

IRCTC shares slipped nearly 3 per cent intraday after reports suggested the company may temporarily halt cooked meal services on trains due to LPG shortages caused by supply disruptions in West Asia

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 4:20 PM IST